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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

T7 FAUMOT history

T7 FAU is a grey petrol MINI first used on 22 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 101,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2025
Mileage
101,532 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 FAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 FAU was last recorded at 101,532 miles on 2 Nov 2024, 3,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,598 miles · 15 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3,934 miles
Average per year
4,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 101,532 miles
  • 2023 – 97,598 miles
  • 2022 – 96,594 miles
  • 2021 – 96,384 miles
  • 2020 – 93,813 miles
  • 2019 – 90,388 miles
  • 2018 – 84,930 miles
  • 2017 – 77,948 miles
  • 2016 – 69,831 miles
  • 2015 – 61,155 miles
  • 2014 – 52,501 miles
  • 2013 – 50,312 miles
  • 2012 – 48,032 miles
  • 2011 – 45,091 miles
  • 2010 – 41,081 miles
  • 2009 – 36,349 miles
  • 2008 – 30,496 miles
  • 2007 – 25,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,532 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,532 miles (+3,934)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    101,532 miles
    Test number
    938299357845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,598 miles (+1,004)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,598 miles
    Test number
    599915242855
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fog Light intensity reduced
  3. Pass96,594 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,594 miles
    Test number
    903850095618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,384 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    96,384 miles
    Test number
    198936151829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail96,381 miles (+2,568)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,381 miles
    Test number
    431736768496
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers worn
  6. Pass93,813 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    93,813 miles
    Test number
    175120165660
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail93,813 miles (+3,425)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,813 miles
    Test number
    715548390732
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass90,388 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,388 miles
    Test number
    820878842603
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAbs light come on during test and then went out requires attention.
    • AdvisoryClutch slave cylinder leaking
    • AdvisoryParking light inop
  9. Fail90,388 miles (+5,458)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,388 miles
    Test number
    562732527476
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face severly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch slave cylinder leaking
  10. Pass84,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,930 miles
    Test number
    585553774173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,930 miles (+6,982)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,930 miles
    Test number
    226785479679
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
  12. Pass77,948 miles (+8,117)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,948 miles
    Test number
    326548812210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,831 miles (+8,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,831 miles
    Test number
    461767261590
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  14. Pass61,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,155 miles
    Test number
    856631295005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,155 miles (+8,654)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,155 miles
    Test number
    498041395083
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteNearside rear slight brake bind
  16. Pass52,501 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,501 miles
    Test number
    935825564085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Fail52,501 miles (+2,189)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,501 miles
    Test number
    217125264082
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass50,312 miles (+2,280)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,312 miles
    Test number
    377319853006
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm rear mountings worn
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing bald
  19. Pass48,032 miles (+2,941)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,032 miles
    Test number
    217288862080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,091 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,091 miles
    Test number
    435880761055
    • NoteOil leak
  21. Fail45,091 miles (+4,010)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,091 miles
    Test number
    168269451082
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
  22. Pass41,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,081 miles
    Test number
    701211170064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,081 miles (+4,732)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,081 miles
    Test number
    324561370023
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass36,349 miles (+5,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,349 miles
    Test number
    513723419151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  25. Pass30,496 miles (+4,717)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,496 miles
    Test number
    544000528181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,779 miles
    Test number
    171895917194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T7 FAU

Does T7 FAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T7 FAU expired on 15 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T7 FAU?
The MOT on T7 FAU expired on 15 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T7 FAU done?
T7 FAU was recorded at 101,532 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2024, an average of 4,323 miles a year.
Has T7 FAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 FAU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T7 FAU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T7 FAU find?
T7 FAU passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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